Add 28/6 and 75/45, Solve 4 4/6 + 1 30/45 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 75/45

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

28/6 + 75/45 is 19/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
28/6 = 28 × 15/6 × 15 = 420/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90
Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 150/90 = 420 + 150/90 = 570/90
570/90 simplified gives 19/3
So, 28/6 + 75/45 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3

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